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Dog in the Park

BarkPass for Government

The Definitive Platform for Municipal Pet Licensing & Dog Park Management

​Move beyond legacy or repurposed software. BarkPass delivers an enterprise-grade ecosystem that maximizes revenue, automates workflows, and restores staff bandwidth.

Transform Pet Licensing into a High‑Yield Safety and Revenue Engine

Pet licensing is a critical compliance and public safety function but outdated processes make it difficult for residents to comply and expensive for cities to administer. 

  • Higher Compliance Rates: Mobile-first workflows make it easier for residents to license and renew.

  • Increased Revenue Recovery: Automated reminders and renewals reduce lapses and missed fees.

  • Reduced Administrative Effort: Fewer in-person visits, calls, and manual processing.

Turn Public Dog Parks into Safe, Self-Sustaining Community Assets

Whether you’re considering dog park permitting or replacing a system not designed for parks, BarkPass helps cities manage access in a way that support: 

  • Improved Park Safety: Ensure only approved, compliant users access facilities.

  • Cost Recovery Without New Taxes: Permits and donations support maintenance and improvements.

  • Reduced Staff Involvement: Self-service access and renewals minimize administrative overhead.

Unify Licensing and Dog Parks in One Ecosystem

 

Pet licensing and dog park access should not operate in silos. BarkPass connects programs across parks, animal services, and administration; giving residents a single experience and municipalities a complete view of pets in the community.

  • Single Resident Account: One place for licensing, permits, and park access.

  • Shared Data & Visibility: Parks, enforcement, and administration work from the same system.

  • Consistent Policy Enforcement: Apply rules uniformly across programs and locations.

BarkPass Pet License

Built for Community Accountability and Trust

 

BarkPass is designed specifically for how local governments operate—supporting transparency, consistency, and defensible decision-making while improving the resident experience.​

  • Reduced IT Complexity: Replace fragmented tools with a single, purpose-built platform.

  • Defensible Enforcement: Clear rules, audit trails, and consistent application of policy.

  • Stronger Community Engagement: Clear expectations and convenient access encourage responsible participation.

  • Scalable Across the City: Start with one program and expand as needs evolve.

Pricing for Government

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What’s included:

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  • Import customer and pet data from your existing database with assistance from Barkpass

  • Hands-on assistance creating your first passes and organization landing page

  • Unlimited pets, customers and administrators

  • Email and phone support

  • Extensive online help documentation

  • Onboarding training for you and your staff

No minimum contracts

or lock-in.

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$2,990/Year

plus transaction fees*

 

with one-time

$1,000 Setup Fee

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* Transaction fees can be paid by residents or absorbed by the municipality. These fees are:  Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30, BarkPass: 2.1% (if municipal-paid) or 3.1% (if resident-paid). 

Have a question?

 

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for commonly asked questions.

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​Inquiring about a custom contract?

 

If your city or organization needs a custom contract or has unique feature requests, we'll want to explore an enterprise-level agreement.

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Email us here to start the conversation.

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